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The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis
The Pope is planning historic visit to the Canary Islands due to migrant crisis

He would be the first pontiff to set foot in the archipelago, and is ‘deeply concerned’ about the ongoing humanitarian crisis…

Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room
Uncertainty and fear of squatting are leading property owners to rent by the room

If a tenant's monthly rent exceeds 35% of their income, they are considered vulnerable by the state and may not be evicted…

Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands
Keane and Mika to perform at two concerts in the Canary Islands

Tickets are available online from various digital platforms. Full details here…

Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands
Government plans to lower legal blood alcohol limits for drivers in the Canary Islands

More than half of the accidents on our roads involved alcohol or drugs use. Here are the new proposed limits…

43% of Canary Islands residents support introduction of Tourist Tax
43% of Canary Islands residents support introduction of Tourist Tax

A new survey explored residents' attitudes towards tourism by asking respondents about its impact on the islands...

Yellow weather warnings issued for four Canary Islands on Thursday
Yellow weather warnings issued for four Canary Islands on Thursday

AEMET has activated alerts due to strong winds as follows…

Wednesday’s weather: Clear and sunny south, cloudy and windy north
Wednesday’s weather: Clear and sunny south, cloudy and windy north

Wind and calima will dominate the weather in the Canary Islands later this week…

The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain
The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain

He will continue the 500 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Spain, and represent the 412,000 Brits living in the country…

Monday’s weather: Cloudy this morning with temperatures touching 30°C
Monday’s weather: Cloudy this morning with temperatures touching 30°C

Here is today’s AEMET forecast for each of the Canary Islands…

Sunday’s weather forecast: Cloudy skies and occasional drizzle
Sunday’s weather forecast: Cloudy skies and occasional drizzle

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the weather forecast by island…

The Canary Islands experienced a warmer and rainier summer than usual in 2024
The Canary Islands experienced a warmer and rainier summer than usual in 2024

Looking ahead to the next quarter, it is also expected to be warmer, but also drier than normal…

Friday’s Weather Forecast: More clouds with northeasterly winds
Friday’s Weather Forecast: More clouds with northeasterly winds

Here is today’s forecast for each of the Canary Islands…

Canary Islands propose fines for parents who fail to supervise kids at beaches and pools
Canary Islands propose fines for parents who fail to supervise kids at beaches and pools

“90% youngsters who drown is because the adults responsible for them aren’t paying attention”…

Thursday’s weather: Generally cloudy with light haze at altitude
Thursday’s weather: Generally cloudy with light haze at altitude

Here's a detailed forecast for each island…

Electric scooters: Are they a necessary evil or should they be banned?
Electric scooters: Are they a necessary evil or should they be banned?

Here the rules and regulations that most people seem to ignore. Will the authorities take more notice when someone gets killed on one?

Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or vape in bars and restaurants?
Smoking laws in the Canary Islands: Can you smoke or vape in bars and restaurants?

Laws have become tougher over the last decade, but people, and some businesses, still don’t seem to know the rules…

Tragic drowning incident claims life of 70-year-old woman in the Canary Islands
Tragic drowning incident claims life of 70-year-old woman in the Canary Islands

47 people have died from drowning in the archipelago so far this year…

Tuesday’s weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands
Tuesday’s weather forecast for each of the Canary Islands

A cloudy and breezy day with some light rain and temperatures in the high 20s…

Cocaine use by women has risen in the Canary Islands
Cocaine use by women has risen in the Canary Islands

Organisations that treat addictions say that ease of accessibility to the drug has led to the increase…